Course Overview

About This Course

The Master of Bioinformatics is a postgraduate coursework degree offered by Edith Cowan University, combining studies in biological science and computational data analysis within the field of bioinformatics. The page returned search results rather than a dedicated course page; no specific Master of Bioinformatics course was found in ECU's current course listings.

Where You Can Study

Available Locations

270 Joondalup Drive, Joondalup, Western Australia 6027 (ECU Joondalup Campus)

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Student Information

Fees & Entry by Student Type

Eligibility

Entry Requirements

General Requirements

No specific entry requirements listed on the available pages. Please contact Edith Cowan University directly for detailed admission criteria.

Quality & Recognition

Accreditation & Migration

Academic Regulator

TEQSA

Accreditation Status

Accredited

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Edith Cowan University offer a Master of Bioinformatics?

Based on the search results provided, Edith Cowan University does not appear to offer a standalone Master of Bioinformatics. However, bioinformatics is listed as one of the study areas available within the Master of Science by Research, which covers theoretical and applied areas including biological science, environmental science, bioinformatics, analytical chemistry, physics, and data science.

Which ECU course would allow me to study bioinformatics?

The Master of Science by Research (Course Code: I84) at ECU's Joondalup campus includes bioinformatics as one of its advanced, research-based study areas, alongside biological science, environmental science, environmental management, sustainability, horticulture, analytical chemistry, physics, and data science.

What is the duration and study mode for the Master of Science by Research at ECU?

The Master of Science by Research at ECU is available full time or part time, with a duration of 2 years full-time or 4 years part-time, delivered on campus at the Joondalup campus.

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Course Snapshot

Salary, careers & skills

Typical Salary

Entry-level (0-2 years)AUD $70,000 to $95,000 per year

Early Career (2-5 years)AUD $95,000 to $115,000 per year

Mid-Level (5-10 years)AUD $115,000 to $150,000 per year

Career Paths

BioinformaticianComputational BiologistGenomics Data AnalystResearch Scientist (Bioinformatics)Bioinformatics Software Engineer

Key Skills

Genomic data analysis and next-generation sequencing (NGS) pipeline developmentProgramming in Python, R, Perl, and Bash for biological data processingStatistical modelling and computational analysis of biological datasetsMachine learning and AI application in genomics and proteomicsDatabase design, management, and querying (SQL and biological databases such as NCBI, Ensembl, UniProt)

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